3.3 - Comprehension

What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1845

• 1848

• 1850

• 1852

What did the author report about the route to California that involved crossing Panama?

• It was the most scenic route available.

• It took the least amount of time if things went well, which they rarely did.

• It was the safest route for travelers.

• It was the most expensive option for transportation.

What was one reason why traveling through Panama was considered risky?

• Travelers faced unknown conditions and potential delays.

• The weather was always perfect for travel.

• There were no available transportation options.

• Travelers were guaranteed a safe journey.

What was the significance of President Polk's speech regarding gold?

• It encouraged many people to move to California in search of gold.

• It led to the establishment of the Federal Reserve.

• It resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

• It prompted the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

What was the main reason people moved to California during the Gold Rush?

• To find gold and become wealthy.

• To escape the cold weather in the East.

• To start a new life as farmers.

• To join the military and fight in wars.

How did most people from the east coast (Easterners) of the US get to California?

• They went by boat around South America.

• They traveled by train across the country.

• They drove their cars through the Midwest.

• They flew directly to California from New York.

What is the term for a person who searches for gold?

• Miner

• Prospector

• Digger

• Excavator

What was one of the main challenges faced by miners in California?

• Finding gold was difficult and many did not succeed.

• The weather was always favorable for mining.

• There were too many miners and not enough gold.

• Mining equipment was readily available and cheap.

What does the term 'Gold Rush' refer to?

• A period of rapid migration to an area where gold has been discovered.

• A time when gold was used as the primary currency.

• An event where gold is auctioned to the highest bidder.

• A festival celebrating the discovery of gold.

What did many miners do after they found gold?

• They often sold their claims or moved to find more gold.

• They stopped mining altogether.

• They returned home to celebrate their fortune.

• They buried the gold to keep it safe.